Sponsored by local farms, Local Produce is a unique and exciting series of readings of new plays, some being heard for the very first time! Join in the creative process as Hudson Valley playwrights bring their newest projects to life with Hudson Valley talent, in live readings with script in hand. Includes a short introduction from the playwright, followed by an audience Q&A session.
Masters of their trade, The Lonesome Ace Stringband bring grit, skill and abandon to Americana music, bridging old-time, bluegrass and folk traditions into a seamless hybrid of original material that is at once fresh and timeless.
Come hear THE New York Philharmonic String Quartet!
Frank Huang, concertmaster
Qianqian Li, principal second violin
Cynthia Phelps, principal viola
Carter Brey, principal cello
A string quartet could not have a better pedigree than this - the principal players of 4 sections of the New York Philharmonic who enjoy playing with each other so much they formed their own ensemble in 2017. This stellar group will bring music from the 18th-20th centuries - Haydn, Dvořák and Price - to the lovely Stissing Center on a beautiful spring afternoon. Come join us!
Diana Byer, founder and for over 40 years the artistic director of New York Theatre Ballet, returns to Stissing Center by popular demand with her company, Diana Byer and Dancers.
The program features a site-specific work specifically created for Stissing Center, and the duet from the 1951 Broadway musical Paint Your Wagon, original choreography by Agnes de Mille, considered one of her most poetic and affecting musical theater works.
Diana Byer returns to Stissing Center with her new company, Diana Byer and Dancers, presenting site-specific works, classic choreography, and contemporary pieces accompanied by live music.
A fresh look at a favorite story comes to Pine Plains this April when the Missoula Children’s Theatre and more than 50 local students present the original musical HERCULES!
A fresh look at a favorite story comes to Pine Plains this April when the Missoula Children’s Theatre and more than 50 local students present the original musical HERCULES!
Hudson Valley Puppet Slam showcases 90 minutes of short, indie-style puppetry for adults, featuring humorous, unconventional, and thought-provoking performances by Hudson Valley artists with a DIY spirit.
What is the price of being female? Three apparently unrelated women who are haunted by their dreams seek to understand and heal the traumas of their past.
Summer Dean, Texas Country Music Awards Female Artist of the Year, captivates audiences with her raw, honest songwriting and electrifying performances, highlighted in her acclaimed analog album The Biggest Life.
Star cellist Sterling Elliott and pianist/director Sophia Zhou celebrates the opening of 2025 Chamber Music season with a program by all-American composers from Amy Beach (1869) to Kevin Day (b. 1996).
Enchanted Melodies is an interactive, family-friendly classical music performance blending singing, dancing, and crafting to inspire community engagement, accessibility, and inclusivity in live music and theater for audiences of all ages.
Ann Talman, a Broadway veteran, celebrates her bond with Elizabeth Taylor in Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile, a critically acclaimed cabaret blending stories, songs, and heartfelt humor.
Ann Talman, a Broadway veteran, celebrates her bond with Elizabeth Taylor in Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile, a critically acclaimed cabaret blending stories, songs, and heartfelt humor.
Davey O., an acclaimed singer-songwriter from Buffalo, NY, has earned recognition with awards and nominations, including a Top 20 Folk DJ Chart album, A Bright Horizon Line, praised globally and in No Depression magazine.
Caro Pierotto and Farofa's "Brazil Beyond Samba" takes you on a musical journey along Brazil's BR-101 highway, showcasing the vibrant rhythms and melodies of their homeland. Recent highlights include performances in Vancouver, Milwaukee's Latino Arts, and a sold-out show at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music!
In Opferung ("Sacrifice"), a middle-aged man faces a crisis as his former priest reaches out. The opera portrays Oskar Brüsewitz, a German priest who self-immolated to protest East Germany's religious repression, with Ed Napier performing both scripts.
Mexico Beyond Mariachi, founded in 2005, is a multicultural ensemble celebrating Mexican traditions through performances and arts education. Performing at venues like the Met and Museo del Barrio, they bring culture to schools, theaters, and museums across the Tri-State area.
Exploring the complicated place of a queer woman in STEM before the term existed, P. Pan Et Al. tells the story of Maude Adams, the original Peter Pan, and the peculiar power of the wizards and wizardesses who shape the technology that shapes us.
Following his 2024 Grammy-nominated Forgotten Octet project, clarinetist Graeme Johnson returns with a program featuring Mozart's works for 18th-century basset clarinet, a new piece by Marc Mellitz, and his own transcriptions.
Pirate School! is a lively, interactive show where David Engel's pirate professor teaches kids 4+ the art of fun mischief through games, magic, puppetry, and slapstick. Now in its 24th season, it delights families nationwide, blending humor with lessons in courage and good behavior.
Stissing Hot offers a playful and entertaining evening of dance, striptease and comedic skits. Adults only!
Nova Scotian sisters Cassie and Maggie modernize Celtic traditions with captivating performances, blending heritage and innovation. With global acclaim and awards like JUNO nominations, they continue to enchant audiences worldwide.
The Whangara people trace their ancestry to Paikea, who rode a whale to safety. Chiefs, always first-born males, are seen as his descendants. Pai, an 11-year-old girl, must challenge tradition and her grandfather to claim her destiny as leader.
The poignant story of the relationship between the director of a prestigious boarding school for Black and Brown girls and the valedictorian of the senior class. Who's the teacher? Who's the student? And does either of them belong in a girls' school?
Twin Flames bridge cultures and styles with unforgettable performances blending music, comedy, and storytelling. With 44 awards and nominations, their talent and connection leave a lasting impression on all who witness them.
A fresh look at a favorite story comes to Pine Plains this April when the Missoula Children’s Theatre and more than 50 local students present the original musical HERCULES!
This production is part of the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s unique international touring project and is presented locally by the Stissing Center for Arts & Culture
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